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Freedom Rings with Marsha Blackburn

50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★ - 241 ratings

Join Senator Marsha Blackburn as she breaks down important issues facing Americans today and reveals what freedom means to some of America's top leaders. On "Freedom Rings," you will get a behind the scenes look at how the country's leading freedom fighters got where they are today.

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Episode 148: Timothy Head

October 18, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Timothy Head is the Executive Director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition where he and his team defend Americans' conservative values every day. Timothy’s life and career are marked by service and dedication: prior to joining Faith and Freedom Coalition, Timothy served as a missionary in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He understands the importance of faith and freedom to our national fabric and that they must be actively defended from those who would take them away. Tune in to this week’s...

Episode 147: Burgess Owens

October 04, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Burgess Owens is a United States Representative from Utah and a rising star in the Republican Party. Prior to joining Congress, Burgess played football in the NFL and founded a non-profit organization helping rehabilitate troubled and incarcerated youth. As a grandfather of 15, Burgess is especially passionate about fighting for America’s next generation by providing them with education options free from indoctrination. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn t...

Episode 146: Julia Letlow

September 20, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

Julia Letlow is the United States Representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. She is the first woman to represent Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives in 30 years. Julia is a strong conservative mother of two young children, and her extensive background in education gives her a unique perspective on how vitally important it is for a child’s future. In Washington, Julia continually fights for students, teachers and parents rights to quality education and school choice...

Episode 145: Leora Levy

August 23, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Leora Levy is a proud conservative who is now running to represent the people of Connecticut in the United States Senate. Leora was born in Havana, Cuba and escaped Fidel Castro’s Communist Revolution with her family. Her and her family’s experiences escaping radical communism have given her a unique understanding of just how precious America and the freedoms found here are. Leora is a long-time freedom fighter who has dedicated her career to defending our conservative values. She is a devot...

Episode 144: Mike Waltz

August 09, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Congressman Mike Waltz has represented Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Waltz served in the U.S. Army for 26 years, is a combat-decorated Green Beret and currently serves as Colonel in the National Guard. His extensive military experience provided him a deep understanding of the importance of supporting our military and veterans in Congress. He is an incredibly hardworking and committed conservative who is unafraid to stand up to radical Washington Democrats. Tune in ...

Episode 144: Mike Waltz

August 09, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Congressman Mike Waltz has represented Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. Waltz served in the U.S. Army for 26 years, is a combat-decorated Green Beret and currently serves as Colonel in the National Guard. His extensive military experience provided him a deep understanding of the importance of supporting our military and veterans in Congress. He is an incredibly hardworking and committed conservative who is unafraid to stand up to radical Washington Democrats. Tune in ...

Episode 143: Jen Kiggans

July 26, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

Jen Kiggans is the Republican nominee to serve Virginia’s Second Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Jen’s life has been marked by dedicated service to others. She served in the United States Navy for 10 years, is a nurse practitioner, served in Virginia’s State Senate and is a hard working mother of four. She is a longtime champion for veterans, our military, the unborn, seniors, patients and working families. She is an unapologetic conservative who is not ...

Episode 141: Ted Budd

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MB

Ted Budd is a devoted and selfless North Carolinian. After growing up on his family’s farm in rural North Carolina and working at their small business, Ted learned the importance of hard work and perseverance. He is the Republican nominee to serve North Carolinians as their next United States Senator. Ted is a proven freedom fighter and unapologetic conservative who will provide much-needed relief to North Carolinians and Americans who are struggling under the weight of Joe Biden’s nonstop i...

Episode 141: Ted Budd

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MB

Ted Budd is a devoted and selfless North Carolinian. After growing up on his family’s farm in rural North Carolina and working at their small business, Ted learned the importance of hard work and perseverance. He is the Republican nominee to serve North Carolinians as their next United States Senator. Ted is a proven freedom fighter and unapologetic conservative who will provide much-needed relief to North Carolinians and Americans who are struggling under the weight of Joe Biden’s nonstop i...

Episode 140: Michelle Steel

June 21, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

California Representative Michelle Steel has truly lived the American Dream. Michelle was born in Seoul, South Korea, lived in Japan for a time and then moved to the U.S. in the same state she now represents in the United States House of Representatives. Michelle’s parents and grandparents both escaped socialism and fought hard to ensure Michelle and her siblings were provided with freedom and opportunity found uniquely in America. Now, Michelle is the one fighting for freedom and opportunit...

Episode 139: Jeremy Hunt

June 16, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Jeremy Hunt’s entire life is marked by service. Jeremy is a lifelong Georgian, West Point graduate, former U.S. Army Captain and champion for Georgia’s conservative values. He is currently running to serve Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District as their next United State’s Representative. Jeremy joined Senator Marsha Blackburn to discuss the importance of firing Nancy Pelosi and regaining a Republican Majority this November. 

Episode 138: Tiffany Smiley

May 24, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Tiffany Smiley is the picture of American resilience and persistence. Her life has been continually marked by dedicated service as a nurse, wife, mother and passionate advocate for veterans. After her husband, Scotty, was left permanently blinded by a suicide bomb while serving our nation in Iraq, Tiffany stepped up and fought back against government bureaucracy and won. After years of advocating for America’s military members and veterans, Tiffany is now running to be Washington State’s nex...

Episode 137: Herschel Walker

May 10, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MB

Herschel Walker understands the importance of the American dream, because he has lived it. Born in the small town of Wrightsville, Georgia, Herschel went on to be one of the greatest college football players of all time at the University of Georgia, he played in the NFL for 13 years, competed in the Olympics and then started his hugely successful food service company. Today, Herschel is ready to give back to his home state in the United States Senate. He is a true champion for our conservati...

Episode 136: Jennifer Harrison

April 26, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Jennifer Harrison is the founder of Victims Rights New York, which advocates for victims and survivors of homicide violence. After the tragic murder of her long-term boyfriend and his best friend, she became a dedicated and passionate advocate for victims and their families. Through Victims Rights NY, Jennifer works to call out a justice system that is becoming more and more soft on crime. She has committed her life and work to making her state and country a better and safer place to live. T...

Episode 135: Bill Frist

April 12, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Dr. Bill Frist has served Americans and Tennesseans in many different ways throughout his life and distinguished career. He is a nationally-acclaimed heart and lung transplant surgeon, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, businessman, podcast host and humanitarian. From fighting for education reform or increased access to quality healthcare, Dr. Frist continues to fight for Tennesseans. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to learn more.

Episode 134: Philipa Booyens

March 29, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Philipa Booyens is a filmmaker, author and advocate who has used her platform to help and teach others. Alongside her husband Jaco Booyens, Philipa wrote and produced the movie 8 Days, which provides a very real look at sex trafficking in America as it follows the story of a trafficked teenage girl. Philipa embodies the American idea that freedom is a fight everyone must partake in. She has willingly used her time and talents in whatever ways she can to make a difference in our world and nat...

Episode 133: Stephanie Bice

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MB

Representative Stephanie Bice is a driven and tenacious leader who is a strong defender of Oklahomans’ conservative values. Growing up watching her immigrant father live his own American dream gave Stephanie a unique perspective into the vital importance of American freedom. Stephanie knows that America is the greatest country in the world and she is committed to keeping it that way. As a mother to her two daughters, Stephanie is committed to empowering more conservative women to step out of...

Episode 133: Rep. Stephanie Bice

March 14, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

Representative Stephanie Bice is a driven and tenacious leader who is a strong defender of Oklahomans’ conservative values. Growing up watching her immigrant father live his own American dream gave Stephanie a unique perspective into the vital importance of American freedom. Stephanie knows that America is the greatest country in the world and she is committed to keeping it that way. As a mother to her two daughters, Stephanie is committed to empowering more conservative women to step out of...

Episode 132: Beverly Johnson

March 01, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Beverly Johnson represents all that we love about Tennessee. She was the first female Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Chairman and serves on the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Foundation today. She has spent the last 25 years serving Tennesseans to make our state the best it can be. She is a barrier-breaking woman who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Beverly is an avid defender of the Second Amendment and understands the importance of fighting for freedom so that the next...

Episode 131: Rep. Elise Stefanik

February 15, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MB

Representative Elise Stefanik has been diligently serving New Yorkers in Washington since 2014, when she was the youngest woman ever elected. She knows the importance of conservative values and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Growing up in New York, she worked with her family's small business, which gave her firsthand experience on how burdensome a left-leaning government can be. Now she serves as the House Republican Conference Chair and is focused on winning back the ma...

Episode 130: Cordia Harrington

February 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Cordia Harrington has truly lived the American Dream. As a single mom, she worked countless hours to achieve her goals and is now recognized as one of America’s top self-made women. Through her work as the CEO of Crown Bakeries, Cordia is known for her incredible work ethic and her generous heart. Cordia knows that thanks to freedom in America, we are provided with overwhelming opportunities and she is committed to fighting to preserve those opportunities for the generations to come. Tune in...

Episode 129: Kat Cammack

January 18, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Representative Kat Cammack has been serving in Washington for a little over a year and she has already proven herself to be an extremely effective champion of conservative ideals. Kat has overcome challenges which molded her into the happy warrior freedom fighter she is today. She remains focused on issues and solutions, working hard for her Florida constituents and all Americans. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to learn more.

Episode 128: Young Kim

January 04, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Representative Young Kim is a true picture of what it means to live the American Dream. She has devoted her life and work to giving back to her community in California. Her impressive career is proof that in America, through hard work and perseverance, you can accomplish anything. She is a true happy warrior freedom fighter who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to learn more. 

Episode 127: Betsy DeVos

December 07, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

 Betsy DeVos has spent her entire career fighting for educational and academic freedom. She served as Secretary of Education under President Trump where she continued her fight for students across America. She believes that each student is unique and should have access to a learning environment that caters to their individual needs. Secretary DeVos joins Senator Blackburn to discuss her fight to empower parents, teachers and students across the country so that America can once again lead the...

Episode 126: Jeffrey Steele

November 16, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Jeffrey Steele is not only a hugely successful country music singer and songwriter, but also an unapologetic freedom fighter. He loves America and is not afraid to say, sing or write about it. Jeffrey has lived out his American dream because of the freedom we are given in America, so he understands why it is something worth fighting for. Jeffrey stands up for America every chance he gets and continues to make music for all Americans. Tune into this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senato...

Episode 125: Susan Collins

November 02, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

 Susan Collins is fundamentally motivated and shaped by American freedom. She has served as Senator for Maine for the last 25 years. Collins is the most senior Republican woman in the Senate and has done countless good for Mainers and Americans alike. She knows that freedom is worth fighting for and that all Americans must join the fight. Collins joins Senator Blackburn to discuss how freedom has shaped her life and her time in the Senate. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with...

Episode 124: Richard Grenell

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Richard Grenell is devoted to keeping America first. After serving as the former Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Ambassador to Germany and America’s spokesperson at the United Nations, Grenell has a real appreciation for how special our nation is. He knows that freedom is never free. It requires sacrifice and devotion from all Americans. Grenell joins Senator Blackburn to discuss his fight to preserve the values our country was founded upon. Tune in to this week’s episode of Freedom ...

Episode 123: Walt Lord

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Major General Walt Lord (Ret.) is a true freedom fighter. After 36 years of serving in the United States Army, Lord understands that because we live in a free country there is no goal that cannot be accomplished. Throughout his service Lord has seen the effects of living in a society that’s not free, which has only deepened his love and admiration for America’s unique system. Lord has dedicated his life to preserving freedom and liberty in our great nation. Tune into this week’s episode of F...

Episode 122: Glenn Jacobs

September 21, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Mayor Glenn Jacobs is devoted to the betterment of Knox County. As the son and grandson of military veterans, he understands the sacrifices made so that we may know freedom in America. He’s committed to honoring those sacrifices in his public service. He remains loyal to his conservative values in each decision he makes and works diligently to make Knox County the best place to live, work and raise a family. Mayor Jacobs joins Senator Blackburn to discuss his fight to preserve freedom for th...

Episode 121: Roger Simon

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Roger Simon is an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, an award-winning novelist, co-founder of PJMedia, and now editor-at-large for The Epoch Times. He joins Senator Marsha Blackburn to talk about his commitment to conservative values. Roger speaks about the artistic community and his experiences with them in Russia, China and Cuba. Tune into this week’s episode of Freedom Rings to learn more. 

Episode 120: Bill Haslam

August 24, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MB

Bill Haslam is a businessman who served two terms as Republican Governor of Tennessee and two terms as the Mayor of Knoxville. He is now out of office, and not too sad because he gets to spend more time with his 10 grandchildren. Bill says that just because you are out of office doesn’t mean you stop caring about what you are fighting for. This led him to write his new book, Faithful Presence: The Promise and the Peril of Faith in the Public Square. This book talks about the separation of go...

Episode 119: Morgan Ortagus

August 10, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Morgan Ortagus has spared no expense when it comes to serving her country, an ideal instilled in her at a young age. She also worked alongside Mike Pompeo while serving in the Department of State and is active as a U.S. Naval Reserve Officer. Join Senator Marsha Blackburn on Freedom Rings Podcast as she talks with Morgan about her commitment to fight for freedom. 

Episode 118: Dr. Arthur Laffer

July 27, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Dr. Arthur Laffer has dedicated his life to serving the American people. His economic research and development of the Laffer Curve led him to work with President Reagan and President Trump. Dr. Laffer joins Senator Blackburn to detail the story leading up to his work with President Reagan, the motivation behind his groundbreaking discoveries and his beliefs to help the American people move forward.

Episode 117: Shelley Moore Capito

July 13, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Senator Shelley Moore Capito is a dedicated public servant to the good people of West Virginia. She was the first woman to represent West Virginia in the United States House of Representatives and made history again by being the first woman to represent the Mountain State in the United States Senate. Senator Capito joins Senator Blackburn to discuss her fight to preserve freedom in West Virginia and for all Americans. Tune into this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to l...

Episode 116: Deb Fischer

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MB

Senator Deb Fischer, a Nebraska native and the first woman elected to represent Nebraska for a full term in the United States Senate, joins Senator Blackburn to discuss her fight to preserve freedom and the barriers she has broken to deliver for Nebraskans. Tune into this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Marsha Blackburn to learn more.

Episode 115: Cynthia Lummis

June 15, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Senator Cynthia Lummis is no stranger to the fight for freedom. She served the good people of Wyoming in the State Legislature, the U.S. House of Representatives and now the U.S. Senate. But did you know that Senator Lummis is leading the Financial Innovation Caucus? She’s a major proponent of bitcoin and digital currency. Tune into this week’s episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Marsha Blackburn to learn more.

Episode 114: Ronnie Barrett

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Ronnie Barrett, the founder of Barrett Firearms and inventor of the first shoulder-fired .50 caliber rifle, joins Senator Blackburn to discuss his story and the importance of protecting our fundamental right to bear arms. Listen as these freedom fighters discuss how freedom creates opportunities for all Americans.

Episode 113: Yvette Herrell

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MB

 Congresswoman Yvette Herrell, the first conservative Native American woman elected to represent New Mexico in the United States House of Representatives, joins Senator Blackburn to discuss the work being done by the historic number of conservative women in Congress. Listen as these conservative women discuss how they're fighting to protect the individual freedom Americans are blessed to enjoy.

Episode 112: Bill Hagerty

May 04, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Bill Hagerty, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan under President Donald Trump’s Administration, joins Senator Blackburn to discuss his work to preserve freedom as Tennessee’s newest U.S. Senator. Listen as these conservative freedom fighters discuss how freedom leads to innovation and creates opportunities for all Americans.

Episode 111: Michael W. Smith

April 20, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Grammy and Dove award-winning recording artist, Michael W. Smith, joins Senator Blackburn for a conversation highlighting the importance of opportunity in America and the power of music. Listen as these two Tennesseans discuss faith, family and the American Dream.

Episode 110: Bill Lee

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joins Senator Blackburn for a conversation focusing on his work to reform the state’s criminal justice system, protect our Second Amendment rights, hold Communist China accountable, and most importantly, preserve the precious gift of freedom. Listen as these two Tennesseans discuss representing Tennessee conservative values that will help protect the American Dream for future generations to come. 

Episode 109: Jim Haslam

March 09, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by Pilot Corporation’s Founder and author of Co-Piloting: Luck, Leadership, and Learning That It's All About Others, James Haslam II, to discuss his success story. Listen as these two Tennesseans discuss how freedom, hard work, and passion will preserve the American Dream for generations to come. 

Episode 108: Clay Travis

February 23, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Clay Travis, the founder of OutKick, joins Senator Marsha Blackburn on Freedom Rings to discuss the big issues facing sports and politics today. Listen as they discuss the need for robust, respectful dialogue during the era of cancel culture, double standards and Big Tech censorship. 

Episode 107: Sara Carter

February 08, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by award-winning investigative correspondent and freedom fighter, Sara Carter, to talk about the importance of protecting freedom and preserving it for the next generation. Listen as these barrier-breaking women discuss what we can do to promote truth and freedom of speech. 

Episode 106: Ashley Hinson

January 26, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by recently sworn-in Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson to talk about her work to break glass ceilings as a conservative woman. Listen as these freedom fighters talk about what freedom means to them and how they’re working to protect the American Dream.

Episode 105: Joni Ernst

December 29, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst to discuss her history of breaking barriers and fighting to protect our freedoms. Listen as these conservative women talk about leading the fight to preserve our American values.

Episode 104: Kristi Noem

December 29, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem joins Senator Marsha Blackburn to talk about her background and commitment to preserving freedom for future generations of Americans. Listen as these conservative women discuss what freedom means to them.

Episode 102: Rick Scott

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by Florida Senator Rick Scott to discuss his fight to protect freedom for all Americans in the Navy and in the United States Senate. Listen as these conservative leaders discuss the important issues facing America today.

Episode 103: Nancy Mace

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by South Carolina Representative-elect Nancy Mace to discuss her background in breaking barriers to protect the freedom of the American people. Listen as these conservative women talk about leading the fight to preserve the American Dream.

Episode 101: Kelly Loeffler

December 07, 2020 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Senator Marsha Blackburn is joined by Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler to talk about growing up on her family farm and her fight to protect the American Dream. Listen as these conservative women talk about what freedom means to them.